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COVID-19 cases in Minnesota rise to 1,154 with 39 deaths reported

Another 85people have tested positive for COVID-19 andfivemore people have died from the disease in Minnesota.

The number of people who tested positive for the novel coronavirus reached a total of 1,154 cases Wednesday morning, and 39 people have died, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.

Four of the new deaths were elderly people who had been in long-term care, according to Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm. The fifth person was in their 50s with underlying conditions.

As of Wednesday, 135 people were hospitalized and 64 people were in intensive care units.

Ages of those in intensive care units ranged from 25 to 95, and ages of those who have died ranged from 58 to 100 years, according to the MDH.

A total of 632 people no longer need to be isolated because of the disease.

Malcolm said Wednesday Minnesotans living in rural counties may have a false sense of security regarding the spread of COVID-19.

Past data shows rural populations are, on average, older and have more underlying conditions. There is also a smaller number of hospital beds in rural areas, she said, which is why it is important for all residents of the state to take social distancing seriously.

Stearns County reported one more positive case Wednesday, bringing the number of cases to seven. Benton County is still reporting one confirmed case.